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German wine-growing regions are re-thinking the traditional wine queen role, with some expanding the tradition to include men while others ditch the post altogether. The traditional Pfalz wine-growing region has been roiled by debate since locals decided to abolish the historic tradition of appointing a wine queen. Instead, Germany’s second-largest wine-growing region is picking a Pfalz wine ambassador, replacing the familiar crown with a more modest lapel pin. In the mostly male-dominated wine industry, wine princesses and wine queens have long represented wine at festivals and political meet…

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